Demographics near Pasadena, CA

Pasadena Homes for Sale

Pasadena, California, is located in Los Angeles County. With a population of about 137,000, it is the ninth largest city in the county and the 180th largest city in the United States. Pasadena is in the San Gabriel Valley and is considered one of the area's primary cultural centers. It is 10 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles. Neighboring cities are La Canada Flintridge, South Pasadena, Arcadia, Sierra Madre, San Marino, Glendale, Los Angeles, and the unincorporated area of Altadena. The city covers approximately 22.5 square miles.

Pasadena Homes for Sale and Real Estate

Pasadena real estate features a wide array of architectural styles but is best known for its homes built in the bungalow style. There are also many fine examples of midcentury modern and Spanish Revival homes throughout the community.
Several famous historical estates are located in Pasadena. The Tournament House is the former home of William Wrigley, Jr., of Wrigley's Chewing Gum fame and serves as the headquarters for the city's world famous annual Tournament of Roses Parade. The Gamble House, once the home of James Gamble of Procter & Gamble, is an American Craftsman masterpiece built in 1908 and is now open to the public as a museum. The Bissell House, a four story Victorian home once belonging to the daughter of the Bissell carpet sweeper company, is now a historic bed and breakfast.

Pasadena Neighborhoods

Pasadena is divided into many beautiful neighborhoods, each with its own distinctive characteristics. Some of these neighborhoods include:

Bungalow Heaven

Garfield Heights

Historic Highlands

Lower Arroyo Seco and Rose Bowl

West of the Arroyo

San Rafael

Madison Heights

Oak Knoll

Old Town Pasadena

Orange Heights

Prospect Park

Pasadena Playhouse District

Chapman Woods

Pasadena Economy and Employment Opportunities

There are more than 100,000 jobs in a wide variety of industries in the city. Many companies have headquarters in Pasadena, including:

Pasadena Attractions

Pasadena boasts an abundance of world class cultural attractions, premier shopping destinations, annual special events, points of interest and much more for its residents and visitors. The city is home to the Tournament of Roses Parade, held every year on January 1st. Other attractions that Pasadena offers include: